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Apply Pythagoras' theorem in two-dimensional contexts

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The robot route on a classroom mat starts at A, goes north to N, east to E, then south to finish at C. B is due north of A and due west of C

Route A to N goes north 100 cm, N to E goes east 80 cm, and E to C goes south 40 cm. B is due north of A and due west of C; angle ABC is right. Straight distance AC is x.100 cm80 cm40 cmxANECB
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Determine the length AC, labelled x. Give the exact length

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